Last week I quoted and discussed Dee Hock, the founder of Visa International and overall business visionary. Cool stuff from some years ago that I am rediscovering. I invite you to read more on Dee Hock yourself. For today, a quote on hiring staff, and I would add, how we should consider promotions in the workplace. ... Continue Reading →
My Teacher – Stephen Covey
One of the best complements we can give to anyone is to call him or her Our Teacher. Stephen Covey was and will remain a teacher of mine. I have never met Mr. Covey and sadly never will. He died today. He was 79 years old and died from injuries from a bicycle accident. He... Continue Reading →
A World That Can’t Stop Talking
I am reading the book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking", by Susan Cain. It is an important book that took the author seven years to write. I am halfway through the book, but could not wait to recommend it to you. My focus here is leadership and yea,... Continue Reading →
So Willingly Given
Margaret (Meg) Wheatley is a business theorist and connected to the Learning Organization theory and practice that serves as an influence for me. Much of her writing focuses on how we organize ourselves ... our communities and our business operations. She looks to nature for inspiration and even answers for how to organize. Very thought-provoking... Continue Reading →
Hey Boss, I Am Managing You
Recently I was sorting through old documents from my Human Resources / Training Days. I found some writings from Dee Hock. Mr. Hock was the founder of Visa Credit Cards and its CEO back in the day. He eventually left Visa to focus on the future of business. He is a visionary guy and I... Continue Reading →
Three Words Become One
When I first created this blog/website I was searching for a name and nothing seemed right. As I wrote down ideas and branched off to new ideas, I quietly wrote down three words, We Move Together. I arrived and knew I belonged. Moreover, I needed to blend these words together; once again it felt right. As... Continue Reading →